Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

Nobody can honestly promise a specific direction. Prices are down modestly year over year, not falling sharply, and the market is described as balanced to slightly seller-favoring by most current reporting — not a buyer's market in the way the term usually implies.

How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

It depends heavily on the specific home. Current data shows a real split: well-priced homes in strong areas can go under contract in under two weeks, while others sit for three months or more. The citywide average sits somewhere in between and can be misleading on its own.

Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

Most current data puts it close to balanced, with a slight lean toward sellers overall — but this varies meaningfully by neighborhood and price point, which is why a citywide label only tells part of the story.

Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

That's a real financial trade-off, not a simple yes or no — rates have actually trended up, not down, through this fall. A monthly-payment conversation based on your actual numbers is more useful than a guess about where rates go next.

835 E DORCHESTER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2131448)

835 E DORCHESTER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$825,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,480 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,988 Status: Closed

Current Price: $825,000 List Date: 2/25/2026 Last Modified: 3/30/2026

Overview

Description

Imagine effortless elegance in this meticulously crafted home with tall ceilings, abundant natural light, and tranquil water views from the moment you enter. The open floorplan offers spacious living and entertaining areas, anchored by a gourmet kitchen featuring stone countertops, stainless appliances, gas range, and designer lighting. Tile and carpet flooring add warmth, while dual HVAC zones provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, a generous bonus room plus private bedroom and full bath create the perfect multigenerational retreat, guest suite, or private work-from-home space. Enjoy outdoor living on the large screened lanai overlooking the expansive lot, with room for a future pool. A paver driveway leads to the 3-car garage. Located in JCP - a gated community with resort-style amenities including tennis courts and clubhouse access, and convenient to top-rated schools, parks, and recreation--this home offers casually sophisticated living at its finest.

Listing Details MLS# 2131448

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3480
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 495
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee 2: 560
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1426.73
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Race Track Road: Go southeast on Race Track Rd. Turn right onto E Peyton Pkwy. Turn left onto Race Track Rd. Turn right onto Flora Branch BlvdTurn right onto Camberly Dr Turn left onto N Danbury Rs Turn right onto E Dorchester Dr. Turn right to stay on E Dorchester Dr. Destination will be on the left.
Public Remarks: Imagine effortless elegance in this meticulously crafted home with tall ceilings, abundant natural light, and tranquil water views from the moment you enter. The open floorplan offers spacious living and entertaining areas, anchored by a gourmet kitchen featuring stone countertops, stainless appliances, gas range, and designer lighting. Tile and carpet flooring add warmth, while dual HVAC zones provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, a generous bonus room plus private bedroom and full bath create the perfect multigenerational retreat, guest suite, or private work-from-home space. Enjoy outdoor living on the large screened lanai overlooking the expansive lot, with room for a future pool. A paver driveway leads to the 3-car garage. Located in JCP - a gated community with resort-style amenities including tennis courts and clubhouse access, and convenient to top-rated schools, parks, and recreation--this home offers casually sophisticated living at its finest.
List Price/SqFt: 241.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 237.07

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Water Heater; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Not Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Gated; Suburban Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection